Jimoh Babalola University (JBU), Ilorin, has paid a courtesy visit to KWS Garment Production Village to explore opportunities for collaboration, student training and strategic partnership aimed at strengthening entrepreneurial training and skills development.
The University’s delegation was led by the Officer-in-Charge of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Muftau Adeniyi Ijaiya, who commended the KWS Garment Production Village team for its efforts and commitment to developing practical skills. Following a brief tour of the facility, the Vice-Chancellor wished the team well and expressed appreciation for its contributions to skills development, enterprise growth and for providing job opportunities for the youths.
Responding on behalf of KWS Garment Production Village, Mr. Gebrel Olufumi, Human Resources representative, alongside Mrs. Olarewaju Faniyi and Miss Ifeoluwa Obatoyinbo, highlighted the importance of entrepreneurial skills in today’s world.
Mr. Olufumi noted that entrepreneurial skills have become increasingly important in preparing individuals for the realities of the modern workplace. He explained that the organisation’s approach goes beyond training, as trainees are also paid and integrated into its operational system, providing them with opportunities to gain entrepreneurial skills while contributing to the organisation.
He further described the proposed partnership as a win-win opportunity for both KWS Garment Production Village and JBU, with the potential to connect academic learning with industry experience, enhance students’ fashion competencies and create pathways for professional development.
The proposed collaboration reflects JBU’s commitment to strengthening relationships with industry partners and providing students with opportunities to acquire relevant skills beyond the classroom.
The in the University entourage are Oyebamiji Tosin (Registrar), Jimoh .O. Quadri (Student Affairs), Zakariyah Aliu Kehinde (University Relations), Babalola David (University Relations)
Through partnerships of this nature, the University seeks to promote entrepreneurial education, encourage innovation and prepare students to be self employed and employer of labour after completing their degree programmes.
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